Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Saturday visited several communities across the East Bank and Georgetown that were severely impacted by flooding following heavy, persistent rainfall overnight. During her visits, Minister Manickchand engaged directly with residents, taking the time to hear their concerns and understand the challenges they are facing as...

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After Jacob Duffy made his best Josh Hazlewood impersonation on IPL debut, Devdutt Padikkal, who had replaced him as the Impact Sub, took centerstage as Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their title defence with a drubbing of Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Click here to view full scorecard Duffy bowled a nerveless spell, taking the new ball and delivering four overs...

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Business proprietors in Region Eight have been urged to comply with licensing laws amid ongoing concerns about the sale of alcoholic beverages without proper authorisation. The warning came during a meeting on Thursday, led by the Commander of Regional Division #8, Ravindra Stanley. The engagement brought together members of the division’s administrative team and representatives...

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…demands updated price tag including power ship expense (Kaieteur News) – The incomplete Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, which was expected to slash electricity cost to consumers by 50% since 2024 is yet to be completed, costing Guyana a whopping $126 million daily. This was highlighted by interim Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), David Patterson on […]

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…APNU cites local reports, alleges smuggling (Kaieteur News) – Opposition Members of Parliament have raised alarm over what they describe as the daily outflow of millions of US dollars in gold from the Marudi mining district, Region Nine, citing reports from residents during a recent visit. Kaieteur News had reported that concerns were raised over the […]

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(Kaieteur News) – Five Brazilian nationals have been fined and ordered to depart Guyana following convictions over illegal entry and mining. The defendants include Antonio Isal Das Soura, 49; Michael De Souza Martin, 26; Clinton Martins Fernandes, 19; Matheus Sere Martins, 20, all from Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil and Taiane Macedo Peixoto, 33, also of Boa […]

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